Self-Defense Training for The Real World

AZ Defensive Arts is one of the most comprehensive and innovative Self-Defense training providers in Phoenix and the surrounding areas.
We specialize in Women's Self-Defense, Corporate Training programs and advanced urban defense tactics.

We teach realistic self-defense skills with a simple and unique approach to personal safety that can be used by anyone
regardless of age, gender or fitness level. You learn practical, proven self-defense skills effective against real life attacks.
Techniques are based on natural and basic movements of the human body so, there is never a long series of moves to memorize.

Our number one goal is to help you discover that there are effective solutions for a real assault situations.
Personal Safety and Self Defense is about decreasing your risk of attack, while increasing your
odds of survival through the logical application of a few basic principles.
Let us introduce you to the effective and proven self-defense strategies that can be
used to protect yourself and your loved ones from harm.

Self-Defense - vs. - Martial Arts

In the real world, there are no rules when it comes to an attack or defending yourself, only self-imposed limitations.
The truth is that most traditional martial arts schools do very little
to prepare you for real world violence. Techniques are often
taught using a Reactive (Defensive) approach and rely on Fine
Motor skills that usually require years of practice to become proficient.

When it comes to women�s self-defense courses, most traditional schools lack
the research and specialized training in how women are victimized. The
courses fail to deal with space and boundary concepts in a realistic manner
or the dynamics that often occur in sexual assaults.

Most martial arts styles have been designed from a male�s perspective of
combat and fail to properly address modern self-defense needs.
the kinds of attacks women are commonly exposed to. Bottom line, a man will
attack a woman differently than he would attack another man.

When it comes right to it, martial arts is more about a life style, while Self-defense
is more about being smart and the logical application of a few basic principles. Making sure that you are
using the tools that are readily available to you at any given time.

What Makes Us Different

AZ Defensive Arts offers Women's Self-Defense classes specifically designed for women.
We are proud to offer our robust training programs which have been broken down into three
separate modules. Each module is designed to target a specific need and age group.
Our women's defense classes are unique in that we offer a different approach to
defense than the standard Martial Arts, or Karate school.

Our classes are based on research from actual attack victims. We have also matched up the science
of the body and mind to create techniques that are simple, effective and emphasize instinctual
movements. This is how we ensure that you're not getting a watered down version of
a Martial Arts curriculum.

We use our " Adrenaline Response Training System", to give you one of the most
realistic training environments in the Phoenix area. We are one of the only schools
to offer Full Contact instruction with a padded assailant.

When it comes to protecting you, or your loved-ones, we focus on what works!.

So What Can I Expect From This Training?

Our material is designed to be instinctual, easy to learn, and address the problems we face today.
Reality demands practical, no nonsense solutions that can be used by anyone, anytime, anywhere.

Reality-based training is a collective of concepts, skills and techniques based on modern conflict situations
that the practitioner is likely to encounter in his or her environment.
Reality-based scenarios try to replicate a "real situation" as close as possible, preparing staged environments,
using weapons to bring about an adrenaline response. Adopting this type of training yields more beneficial results
than years of mindless sparring in a dojo. It's really quite simple, when attacked, your conscious brain shuts down,
your primitive brain takes over and engages the "fight or flight" response. If you have trained in "real event" simulations,
your chance of survival is greatly enhanced.

Our Classes Train and Focus On The Following:

OUR FEATURED COURSES

Learn simple and proven techniques that have been
designed around your own natural response system.

Urban Defense Tactics

Learn combative techniques that are designed to keep
you safe while you survive in today's urban jungle.

Corporate Defense Tactics

We also provide training and awareness seminars to help
ensure the safety and well being of companies and their employees.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES

Keep It Simple! . . . The reason why our
techniques work so effectively is because of their simplicity.
There are no complicated, or advanced moves, just simple proven movements
that you can readily use in any situation. In order for you to be successful,
we knew that our techniques had to be Simple To Learn, Simple to Remember,
and Simple To Execute!

Have A Plan . . . Most attackers try to catch
people off guard to gain an advantage. Running through a couple "What-If" scenarios
can often help you stay focused and respond in a way that ruins the plans of your attacker.

Don't be the Victim . . . Studies have shown
that the more confident you are, the less likely you are to be preyed upon.
Attackers want and often seek out weak, powerless victims.

WHO BENEFITS FROM TRAINING

Well ..... The simple answer is - YOU!
Self-Defense is as much mental as it is physical.
So regardless of your age, strength, size, gender or
previous experience, we have something for you.

"Taking a Women's Self-Defense Course can help give you the security and peace of mind in knowing
that you can dramatically increase the chances of surviving, or avoiding a violent attack.
The ability to protect yourself, your friends and your family from dangerous situations is priceless."